Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views

Popular places to visit

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San Jose Convention Center

4/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in San Jose Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Jose Convention Center
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Children's Discovery Museum

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Children's Discovery Museum
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The Tech Interactive

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive
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San Jose Museum of Art

Art fans shouldn't miss this lively centre of arts activity located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

San Jose Museum of Art
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St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica

Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.

St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
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San Jose City Hall

After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Jose City Hall

Activities

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San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$469
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour

NZ$89
Per adult
San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour
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Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose

NZ$1,184
Per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
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San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour

NZ$956
Per adult
San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour
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Private Tour in Monterey and Big Sur Discovery from San Jose

NZ$1,693
Per adult
Private Tour in Monterey and Big Sur Discovery from San Jose
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Family Adventures in San Jose: Private Walking Tour

NZ$956
Per adult
Family Adventures in San Jose: Private Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Jose Hotel Deals

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
3 out of 5
211 S First Street, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$245 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$245
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient and clean"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$303 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$303
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great spot, in the center to walk to a few locations. Such as; San Pedro market, Nirvana,Spoonfish,7-eleven, Fab, Mortons, SJSU, Liquor store on 3rd, suenos, philliz, crystal and plant shop. The point was to walk."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
The Westin San Jose
The Westin San Jose
4 out of 5
302 South Market Street, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$283 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$283
per night
30 May - 31 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great service, comfortable
"Was great and pleasant in every way. Staff helped a lot, even as I suspected I left some belongings in my room. Things were cleaned to the brim after I left, which is very telling that they care."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

The Westin San Jose
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Signia by Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
170 S Market Street, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$380
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
"The hotel staff is Aces! Rooms are always super clean. Food and bar is high class. Would recommend Signia in San Jose to anyone visiting the area."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Hilton San Jose
Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$313 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$313
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good hotel for Convention Center events
"Check-in was smooth and the desk employees were pleasant and helpful. The room was comfortable and the bathroom lighting was excellent for make-up, a good thing since we were attending Fanime. Bring your own water bottles since the room waters cost $3 each. This is a good hotel to stay at for Fanime ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hilton San Jose
Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$280 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
NZ$280
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall a great stay. It's been a few years since we had an occasion to stay at the hotel, but it's been a part of our relationship since 2003 when we had our engagement celebration dinner at La Pastaia which we miss a lot! The room was spacious and clean, except for a few stains in the carpet that ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose

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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Civic Center

Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Avaya Stadium. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Civic Center
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose Flea Market and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to Avaya Stadium and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden
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Rosemary

When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Avaya Stadium or Mission Santa Clara de Asis and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.

Rosemary

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

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